Presbytery of Eastern Virginia

09/07/2026

My sabbatical back in 2024 was nothing like I had planned. But it was exactly what I needed. My dog, Ziggy, and I went on a small road trip. We started in Montreat, a place to settle the mind and heart. Drove to Louisville to visit with some friends. Then made our way to Michigan to spend a month with family. Instead of taking out all the books I brought to read, I visited Mackinac Island and northern Michigan. Instead of writing a paper, I took a walk with my mom. Instead of filling my day up with an agenda, I allowed myself to get bored, to rest, and to be spontaneous. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. On the outside it doesn't look like an exciting sabbatical, but to me it was everything. I am grateful to Bayside Presbyterian Church for their support and encouragement.

Emma Ouellette
Associate Pastor
Bayside Presbyterian Church

09/06/2026

⛪ From Ropes & Timber to 100+ Years of Faith: Our History ✨
Our roots run deep in Newport News! In the late 1800s, families moving here for the shipyard and railyard gathered wherever they could to share God’s word. Early worship didn't even have walls—congregants sat on coils of rope and timber on local piers, with multiple denominations worshipping side-by-side. 🌊⚓

As the community grew, we evolved from a union Sunday school into a dedicated congregation. When Hilton Village was built in 1918 to house WWI shipbuilders, we found our permanent home. After briefly meeting under open tents by the James River, Hilton Presbyterian Church was officially commissioned on December 21, 1919, with 49 founding members. 📜

Our first physical building was actually an old YMCA structure moved to the corner of Main and River Road, featuring bare floors and folding chairs. Over the decades, our church home grew:
1921: Laid the cornerstone for our first dedicated building 🧱
1963: Added our Educational Building 🏫
1982: Completed our beautiful modern sanctuary 🙌
2017: Renovated the sanctuary with modern light and sound 💡🎶

For over a century, our building has changed, but our mission remains the same: sharing fellowship, faith, and love with our community. Thank you for being a part of our story!

Hilton Presbyterian Church is a congregation deeply rooted in our community, embracing diverse viewpoints, and unified by our common faith in God.

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

https://mailchi.mp/8b05927334dd/peva-news-and-updates-for-friday-september-4-2026

09/03/2026

World Communion Offering Grant Applications Open Next Week

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09/02/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month and there are so many opportunities to connect with those around us, to increase our understanding of how to support those who are in crisis and to practice upstream interventions.

Also please note that there will be Wellness Fairs in September at both Hampton VA campus (17SEP) and North Battlefield clinic (25SEP)

09/02/2026

https://pcusa.org/disaster-assistance/how-help/act/disaster-preparedness

09/01/2026

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation